Slovenia Osnovna šola 8. razred Curriculum - Music

The Slovenian national curriculum for Music Education in 8th grade ( emphasizes a holistic approach, integrating performing, creating, and listening. While "Ensemble Playing" isn't listed as a separate category, it's implicitly incorporated within these activities.

Performing:

Students perform domestic and foreign folk and art music from the 18th and 19th centuries (Classical and Romantic periods). They continue developing their skills in singing one-, two-, and multi-part songs, playing instruments, and incorporating interpretive elements in their performances. They also engage in movement and dance related to the music.

Creating:

Students express their musical experiences and interpretations of the 18th and 19th-century music through creative activities in other art forms. They create vocal and instrumental musical content, practice improvisation, recreate selected vocal and instrumental pieces, and create accompaniments and musical forms using various instruments.

Listening:

Students develop their listening skills by recognizing, comparing, identifying, and evaluating the characteristics of Classical and Romantic music. They learn to understand and use musical terms related to these periods, such as absolute and program music, sonata, string quartet, concerto, symphony, opera, art song, and miniature. They also deepen their understanding of musical form and structure.

Didactic Recommendations:

The curriculum emphasizes active and creative learning, encouraging teachers to use a variety of methods and forms of teaching. Interdisciplinary connections with other subjects like Slovene, History, and Art are encouraged to provide a broader cultural and historical context for the music studied. The use of information technology is also recommended to enhance learning and access to diverse musical resources. The curriculum also stresses the importance of individualization and differentiation to cater to students' diverse abilities and learning styles.